Game of Thrones is one of television's greatest shows. Adapted from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, it's a dark, gritty fantasy that deals a lot with political and social drama. There's swords, blood, dragons, magic, prostitutes, ice monsters and amazing characters like Hodor. On the outside it may seem like damned-good-Sunday-night TV but it's more than that. Here's some things you can learn from a Game of Thrones. Press play below now and read on!
Don't ...

Come junior and senior year, we're consistently bombarded with the questions of our post graduation plans. Most of us are planning to plunge straight into the job market, but what about those of you who are still not quite sure if diving head first into a year-round work schedule is the best thing right after graduation? I'd like to let you know that it is OK to still be unsure come graduation time of where you want to ...

Based on recent statistics, it seems there is now a strong possibility that our generation may not be as educated as the previous generation in the United States.The United States has fallen from first place to 14th place in graduation rates in comparison to other nations. This is an unsettling truth that has caused quite a stir, and brings into question the future of education in the US.
Could this be a decline in the American Dream?
In the past, it was ...

Some of you may have jobs, but for a lot of college students, you haven't had a job and don't know exactly how to create a resume. Building a resume isn't hard. There are many templates out there but no need to Google them because here's a guide for creating an excellent resume that will impress any employer!
Keep it Simple, One Page
Chances are, your resume is in a stack with others which means, the employer will have to read through ...

It's said you can't win 'em all, but that doesn't mean it's all for naught. For this week's prompt we asked you to share an instance in which you experienced a "blessing in disguise" and explain your takeaway from the encounter. Erich's essay was chosen for proving families that drive together, strive together.
Here's his winning essay:
On a recent road trip my car broke down. My parents, one of my nephews, and I sat on the shoulder of the highway in ...

Thinking about the shortly-to-be-released beta version of “Scroll,” successor to “Minecraft”? Then maybe it’d be more fun to think about grad school (probably not). Nonetheless, if you’re two-thirds of the way through your junior year (or, for go getters, if you’re coming up on the end of your sophomore year), now might not be a half-bad time to start paving the way for your acceptance to a top-notch grad school. Have a look at our top ten, time-tested, tips:
#1 Start ...

Do you appreciate the Earth? Your home?
Sometimes we get so caught up in our day-to-day lives that we forget the little, but most important things. For example, this morning while brushing my teeth, I was thinking about all the tasks that had to be done for the day when I realized... AHH. I had left the faucet water running the whole time! Now, this may not seem like a big deal, but some of you may know that letting the ...

Internships are a tricky task to navigate through. The application process typically is lengthy and relatively inconvenient for a busy college student. Some of them are super laid back, and your supervisors will be willing to hold your hand and walk you through exactly what you need to do. Others will be competitive and dog-eat-dog because you won't be the only intern trying to make your mark and advance the rankings.
To many of us, one of the major make or ...

MTV used to have a show on called "The Buried Life." It was about a group of guys who met in college, and later decided to travel around the country, crossing things off their bucket list. There were 100 things total on their list, and every time they accomplished one, they would give back to someone in need in whatever community they were in at the time. They posted this up on their Facebook not too long ago, ...

The beginning of April means one thing: April Fool's Day. With that in mind we decided to round up some of the absolute BEST college pranks we could find to honor the holiday. Of course, we couldn't fit EVERYTHING in this one post and tried to stay away from ones you've probably already seen. Set some time aside, grab a snack, kick back, relax and Enjoy!
So let's start this thing with a bang! This student decided to bust out in ...